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BD53 AON

2003 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,053 mi
Last recorded100,053 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 AON
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2013 100,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear support broken

Pass 31 Aug 2013 100,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear support broken

Pass 20 Aug 2012 92,927 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 92,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 86,409 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 86,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

center brake light inop

Pass 24 Jun 2010 78,985 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 78,984 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2009 73,953 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 70,567 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 May 2008 70,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 59,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 59,745 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 48,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,897 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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BD53 AON is a 2003 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,047 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD53 AON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD53 AON is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 November 2003.

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